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Farah and Farah, P.A.

10 W. Adams Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
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Florida Trucking Accident Law

Trucking Regulations

Both Federal and Florida law regulate trucking performance. The US guidelines are spelled out in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (also known as the FMCSR). These rules set standards and guidelines on some of the following issues:

  • Drug and Alcohol Regulations
  • Hours of service drivers may perform
  • Driver qualifications
  • Safety and standards for employees of trucking companies
  • Principles for investigation into loss and damage claims
  • Rules for governing how to interpret conflicting Interstate Trucking Regulations
  • Emission standards
  • Noise standards
  • Inspection, repair, and maintenance requirements
  • Route designations
  • Weight limitations
  • Length and width limitations
  • Truck size and weight limitations

In addition to these Federal trucking laws, truckers must also adhere to rules set down by Florida's Department of Transportation. These rules stipulate noise and emission limits; inspection, driver's license, maintenance, registration, and repair requirements; limits on alcohol use; and safety procedures and equipment required.

Trucks on Florida highways may not drive in convoys and may not come closer than 300 feet to another vehicle unless the trucks are passing. A truck more than 12 feet wide must be accompanied by another vehicle to "escort" it. These big trucks must also have a clearly visible banner that says "oversized load." Trucks may not exceed 13 feet and 6 inches in height or 75 feet in length. The maximum legal weight limit for trucks is 40 tons. Trucks are allowed a certain degree of "overhang," but this amount cannot exceed 3 feet in front or 4 feet in the rear. Florida also imposes time restrictions on when a truck can drive, and truckers must also obey posted signage. For instance, during road construction, the state may post stricter regulations on truck height than standard.

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Truck drivers who violate either Florida or US trucking regulations can be considered negligent under the law, even if the truckers were unaware of the guidelines and stipulations. If you were hit by a trucker who violated regulations, you may be able to build a case to reclaim damages based on his negligence. To build a strategy to claim compensation, connect with the Jacksonville semi truck collision attorneys of Farah & Farah here in Jacksonville, FL. Eddie Farah is a 25 year veteran Personal Injury lawyer. He was recently named "Best Lawyer in Jacksonville" by Folio Weekly. Reach a member of our team today at 1.800.642.8275.

For a free evaluation of your case, call our Jacksonville office today at 1.800.642.8275